CT Technologist Trainee
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Under direct supervision, and in the capacity of
trainee, performs computerized tomographic (CT) examinations.
Cultivates and develops applicable skills and competencies.
Essential Responsibilities: Performs computed tomography studies
and procedures. Positions patients and provides immobilization
means and patient counseling as required. Selects technical factors
and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual
patient. Reviews orders with peers and consults with attending
Radiologists and Registered Nurses as needed. Maintains daily
records of exams performed. Follows all National Patient Safety
Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate
criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accruacy of
information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and
confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology
Information System (RIS). Prepares, loads, programs and operates
the contrast injector. Assists with screening patients for
contraindications. Prepares sterile fields and contrast agents;
prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical
packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains
appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures. Assists
radiologist during procedures; capturing specific interventional CT
images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection. Operates and
understands all features and performance capabilities of the CT
systems. Post processes CT images as required (reformatted images,
3D, etc.) Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and
transmitts images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system. Maintains
working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports
equipment malfunctions appropriately. Assumes responsibilities for
the needs of patient during procedure. Prepares patient and
maintains intravenous (IV) access. Provides service-oriented
communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering
questions. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate
patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for
transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of
procedure. Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to
patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures
appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate
measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.
Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.
Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or
Rapid Response Team situations. Maintains all materials needed and
linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and
cleanliness of room assigned. Pursues ongoing continuing education.
Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as
needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings
when excused absence precludes attendance. Basic Qualifications:
Experience Minimum one (1) year (2,080 hours) experience as
registered technologist. Education Associates degree in radiologic
technology; or two (2) years of directly related experience.
License, Certification, Registration Radiographer License (Hawaii)
Radiologic Technologist Certification Basic Life Support from
American Heart Association Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred
Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years Radiologic Technologist
experience. Computer Tomography (CT) Technologist Certification
with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu , CT Technologist Trainee, Healthcare , Wake Island, Hawaii
